Free and open stock market and financial education
Varsity is an extensive and in-depth collection of stock market and financial lessons created by Karthik Rangappa at Zerodha. It is openly accessible to everyone and is one of the largest financial education resources on the web.
Modules
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1. Introduction to Stock Markets
15 chaptersInvesting ensures financial security, and the Stock market plays a pivotal role in this domain, it is a place where people buy/sell shares of publicly listed companies. In this module, you will learn about the fundamentals of the stock market, how to get started, how it functions and the various intermediaries that appertain it. -
2. Technical Analysis
22 chaptersTechnical Analysis (TA) plays an important role in developing a point of view. Like every other research, TA also has its own attributes. In this module, we will discover all those complex attributes of TA, study various patterns, indicators and theories that will help you as a trader to find upright trading opportunities in the market. -
3. Fundamental Analysis
16 chaptersFundamental Analysis (FA) is a holistic approach to study a business. This module will help you understand Equity research, read financial statements, annual reports, calculation of Financial Ratio, Analysis and most importantly evaluate the intrinsic value of a stock to find long-term investing opportunities. -
4. Futures Trading
13 chaptersFutures Trading involves trading in contracts in the derivatives markets. This module covers the various intricacies involved in undergoing a futures trade including margins, leverages, pricing, etc -
5. Options Theory for Professional Trading
25 chaptersAn option is a contract where the price of the options is based on an underlying. Options contracts grant the buyer the right to buy the underlying without a compulsory obligation. -
6. Option Strategies
14 chaptersThe module covers various options strategies that can be built with a multi-dimensional approach based on Market trend involving Option Greeks, Risk-Return, etc. -
7. Markets and Taxation
7 chaptersAs a trader in India, you should be informed of all the taxes that are levied on your investments and account. This module overlays the taxation countenance of Investing/Trading in the Markets. It also outlines the various essential topics like calculation of your turnover, how to prepare a balance sheet and the P&L statement, and further about how you can file your Income Tax Returns. -
8. Currency, Commodity, and Government Securities
19 chaptersThis module covers the Currency, MCX Commodity contract, and the Government Securities (GSec) traded in the Indian Markets. -
9. Risk Management & Trading Psychology
16 chaptersThe module covers the risk management aspect along with the psychology required for being consistent and profitable while trading -
10. Trading Systems
16 chaptersHave you considered building your own Trading System? Well, then this module is for you. The major components of building a good trading system are input parameters and interpreting output alongside decision-making. In this module, we will learn about all the components and much more including the techniques and different types of Trading Systems. -
11. Personal Finance - Mutual Funds
32 chaptersPersonal finance is an essential aspect of your financial life as it helps you achieve your short term and long term financial goals. This module encompasses the various aspects of personal finance such as retirement planning, Mutual funds, ETFs, Bonds, and goal-oriented investments. -
12. Innerworth — Mind over markets
603 chaptersA series of articles on the psychology of trading, that will guide you mend your thought and prepare you psychologically to become a novice trader. -
13. Integrated Financial Modelling
18 chaptersAn integrated financial model of a company breaks down the financials of a company to give you granular insights. A financial model includes assets, reserves, debt schedules, and valuation models. Learn all that and more in this module. -
14. Personal Finance - Insurance
9 chaptersIf you have been working on your financial plan and continuously saving and Investing, it is crucial to be prepared to tackle any unforeseen eventualities. In this module, through these short chapters, we will see what importance Insurance plays in one's life.
Finance made easy for kids
A box set of 5 books introducing 5 financial concepts to children. Brought to you by Varsity @ Zerodha.
Where does money come from and where does it go? The innocent inquisitiveness of children is what makes them most endearing. Help your little ones understand the financial world through simple stories that make learning fun.
Chapter updates
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Markets and Taxation on July 1, 2015
Ch 2 – Basics
The reader is introduced to the meaning, importance of Income tax and the applicable tax slabs to different income levels. ..
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Trading Systems on March 15, 2019
Ch 16 – Momentum Portfolios
16.1 – Defining Momentum If you have spent some time in the market, then I’m certain you’ve been bombarded with market jargon of all sorts. Most of us get used to these jargon and start using th ..
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Introduction to Stock Markets on September 3, 2014
Ch 12 – Key Events and Their Impact on Markets
An introduction to the various macros economic factors that impact the performance of shares and stock markets. ..
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Introduction to Stock Markets on November 6, 2019
Ch 15 – Supplementary note – The 20 market depth or level 3 data
The 20 Market Depth (level 3 data) Window I’ve driven a car for many years and I’ve even changed my car a few times now. Each time I changed my car, the engine remained more or less the same, but ..
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Markets and Taxation on July 1, 2015
Ch 4 – Taxation for Investors
This topic explains how long term and short term capital gains/losses are determined based on the holding period of the investment and their applicable tax rates. We also studied how one can reduce LT ..
Recent comments
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Buying at the lower low and selling at the higher high. Buy low low and sell when it's high. ...
08 Jun 2023 -
Reason? ...
07 Jun 2023 -
Dear Sir, P. clarify: Example: I buy Nifty 18700 call for premium Rs 200 monthly expiry, when Nifty is at 18680 level. Is the latter is what is called as spot price at that time? Secondly, if Nifty goes up to 18720 and then premium goes up to Rs 22 ...
07 Jun 2023 -
15 on Option Jargons
Hi Sir, Can we sell our call option before its expiry? ...
07 Jun 2023 -
Sir, if assets = liabilities, then Owner's capital will be zero according to the equation OC=assets-liabilities. So does this make sense? if yes, can you please explain it sir? Thank you ...
07 Jun 2023
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